Misconduct by Real Estate Management
This document outlines the various unethical and potentially illegal actions committed by my real estate management company.
Unauthorized Property Inspection
- Inspecting the property without prior notification or consent.
- Placing a notice/sticker on the door without following proper procedures.
- Idaho Code § 6-310 – Unlawful entry or inspection without proper notice.
False and Misleading Statements
- Offering a lease extension and then contradicting this offer with claims of issues.
- Inconsistent statements about property maintenance and tenant behavior.
- Idaho Code § 6-1601 – Defamation and slander, including false statements about property maintenance.
Harassment and Intimidation
- Making threats or taking actions meant to intimidate or coerce, such as threatening fines for unspecified issues.
- Engaging in a pattern of behavior that causes fear or distress.
- Having a car towed from in front of the property without valid cause, contributing to intimidation tactics.
- Idaho Code § 18-7905 – Harassment; threat to intimidate or coerce.
- Idaho Code § 18-1801 – Intimidation and coercion.
Discrimination
- Unfair treatment based on status as a disabled veteran, potentially violating the Fair Housing Act.
- Ignoring or dismissing tenant rights under housing and disability laws.
- Idaho Code § 67-5909 – Protection against discrimination for disabled persons.
Mail Tampering
- Delivering unofficial mail directly to the mailbox, possibly violating federal mail regulations.
- Idaho Code § 18-2201 – Tampering with mail.
Impersonation
- Posing as the property owner to deliver false or misleading notices.
- Idaho Code § 18-3101 – Impersonation or fraudulently representing oneself as another person.
Unjust Eviction Threats
- Threatening eviction without valid grounds or following legal procedures.
- Idaho Code § 6-303 – Unlawful eviction procedures.
Defamation
- Making false statements about property care, potentially harming reputation.
- Idaho Code § 6-1601 – Defamation and slander.
Violation of Tenant Rights
- Failing to provide proper notice for inspections and actions.
- Ignoring directives or regulations from the Housing Authority.
- Idaho Code § 55-208 – Breach of lease and quiet enjoyment rights.
- Idaho Code § 55-307 – Retaliation against tenants for exercising their rights.
Privacy Violations
- Invasions of privacy through unauthorized inspections and communication.
- Idaho Code § 18-3101 – Unauthorized invasions of privacy.
Fair Housing Violations
- Discrimination based on disability or other protected statuses.
- Fair Housing Act (Federal) – Prohibits discrimination in housing practices.
Unlawful Collection Practices
- Unfair or deceptive practices related to rent collection or charges.
- Idaho Code § 28-22-204 – Regulates collection practices.